Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil

Remember back to those Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Onions that I posted a few weeks ago? In that post I said that I started using the tomatoes in some dishes. This Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil is one of the dishes that I regularly use those yummy tomatoes in. I love the fresh and bold flavors of the balsamic and basil in this.

I’ve made this Orzo dish several times. It’s great for lunches; I just throw in a little tofu or chicken (for the husband). I love the lunch containers like you see in the photo above. Either glass or ceramic, they don’t stain or discolor the way plastic ones do. I have a bunch of these containers now, and we use them all the time. I also like that they’re sturdier, so it feels like more of a special treat as you eat lunch, and not just some boring old thing.

This Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil is also great as a quick and easy side dish for dinner.

The recipe is a great starting place as well. I’ve added some sautéed mushrooms to the mix on occasion. You could toss in some Parmesan cheese as well. Add in your family’s favorite veggies. It’s all good.

I love orzo! This dish looks so pretty and the addition of tomatoes is a great idea. I just may have to try this tomorrow. I have a few tomatoes I need to use up and this looks like a perfect solution.

I cannot get enough of roasted tomatoes right now, Debi. I keep buying tomatoes at the farm stands and then my neighbour gives me her homegrown ones. I’m desperately looking for ways to eat them up (a girl can only eat so much tomato toast!). Love orzo! I really like the texture it has, especially for a light summer dish. These looks fabulous and mouthwatering, as always. And have a great vacay 😉

Oh, Debi! I don’t know if I can adequately convey how ridiculously excited I am about this recipe! I love, love pretty much everything about it … orzo (for some reason I have a special affection for this pasta shape!), summery balsamic tomatoes, fresh basil … the yumminess just goes on and on! Totally pinning (and wishing that this was gonna be my dinner)! 😀

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Hello! I'm Debi, the girl behind Life Currents where I write about mainly healthy vegetarian dishes. My husband eats meat, so occasionally I share some of his dishes as well. And, I'll share tasty treats and projects that we do. Read More…